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1979 in Netherlands

Explore 4 historical events and records for Netherlands in 1979.

Historical records for Netherlands in 1979

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May

Treaty of Accession

Lubbers, Jan Hendrik ยท Athens ยท Permanent Representative to the European Communities ยท Government / Government of Netherlands

Lubbers signs for the Netherlands as its Permanent Representative to the European Communities.

Treaty of Accession

van der Klaauw, Christoph ยท Athens ยท Foreign Minister of the Netherlands ยท Government / Government of Netherlands

Van der Klaauw signs for the Netherlands as Foreign Minister at the Zappeion ceremony.

Other events (month unknown)

Los Angeles Aztecs Signing

Cruyff, Johan ยท Los Angeles ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Resumes his professional playing career in the North American Soccer League with Los Angeles Aztecs, bringing his international reputation to American football.

North American League MVP Award

Cruyff, Johan ยท Los Angeles ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Wins the North American Soccer League Most Valuable Player award for his influential performances with Los Angeles Aztecs.

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